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Protecting Vulnerable Texans from Self-Neglect: This video produced by Adult Protective Services illustrates the problem of self-neglect.
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Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of another person’s money or property for personal profit or gain.
Often the victims are adults who are elderly or who have a disability. In fact, last year Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations found that 1,544 elderly or disabled Texans were victims of financial exploitation. It is likely many more cases went unrecognized or unreported. Sadly, sometimes the very people these victims trust the most are the ones that steal from them.
APS urges all Texans to make it their business to protect the elderly and people with disabilities from financial exploitation.
Learn the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and report your concerns by calling the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or report online at www.txabusehotline.org.
Each October, APS embarks on a community-based campaign to educate the public and enlist the aid of banks, law enforcement agencies, and many other local organizations that can help intervene to protect exploitation victims throughout the year. Read the News Release and check out community events in your area.
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Financial Exploitation: If It's Not Your Money, It's A Crime.
Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of another person’s money or property for personal profit or gain. Financial exploitation of adults who are elderly or disabled is an increasing problem and protecting them from becoming victims is everyone’s business.
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